Ford Integrated Services - Program Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Risk Management, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, KPI Development, Change Management, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Execution Excellence, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Transparency, Accountability, Organizational Skills, Adaptability

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Serve as the Single Source of Truth: Own the wholistic plan in order to effectively manage projects from the initial ideation phase through final execution. Act as a bridge across teams, connecting and facilitating clear communication, ensuring interdependencies are understood and planned for. Identify dependencies and escalate risks/trade-offs to internal and external stakeholders. Orchestrate Executive Governance: Own and orchestrate all executive governance forums for your programs (e.g., status meeting, monthly business reviews), ensuring timely, effective decision-making and strategic alignment at all levels. Drive Proactive Risk Resolution: Partner directly with key stakeholders to anticipate roadblocks and drive the development of robust mitigation plans, serving as the go-to leader for intervention on at-risk initiatives. Champion a Culture of Execution: Act as a change agent across the organization, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and execution excellence to ensure strategic projects deliver their intended value on time. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree 6+ years of demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams with competing priorities. 3+ years leading complex projects with autonomy in an unstructured environment. Experience creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and associated dashboards to track project performance. Superior communication and persuasion skills Comfort with ambiguity and proficiency in the ability to plan, organize, and drive results in an unstructured environment. Passion for self-growth and desire to learn new skills and gain knowledge. Proven relationship building and collaboration skills; ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders including small to large teams without authority. Ability to thrive in a dynamic team-based environment. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Beyond just leading projects, experience specifically contributing to or managing PMO functions (e.g., governance, standards, metrics, tool administration). Experience leading larger, interconnected programs composed of multiple projects, demonstrating a higher level of strategic oversight and coordination. Experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks, performing quantitative risk analysis, and facilitating risk mitigation strategies across multiple projects. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will own the holistic plan to manage projects from ideation to execution, ensuring clear communication and understanding of interdependencies. They will also orchestrate executive governance forums and drive proactive risk resolution to ensure strategic projects deliver value on time.